The Eastern Washington Eagles (3-10, 1-1 BigSky) will attempt to snap their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Idaho Vandals (3-10, 0-2 BigSky) at Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome. The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Idaho Vandals Free Prediction
In the Eagles’ last contest, they were blown out by the No. 16 Syracuse Orange, 66-34. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Syracuse’s largest strengths. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Eastern Washington had just eight. Tyler Kidd led Eastern Washington in scoring with nine points on 3-for-8 shooting.
The Vandals got blown out by the UC Irvine Anteaters in their last outing, 86-68. UC Irvine out-rebounded Idaho. The Anteaters had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. six), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 16) and total rebounds (42 vs. 22). With 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting, Jared Rodriguez led Idaho in scoring.
After the Vandals won both matchups against the Eagles last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Idaho won 66-64. The Vandals had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 29.4) and had a better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 14.7).
It could be a difficult game for Idaho on the offensive glass. The Vandals are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 252nd in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.7 percent. Meanwhile, Eastern Washington ranks 63rd in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.9 percent. Ball security should be an advantage for the Eagles. They rank 40th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent). Conversely, the Vandals force the first-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 14.3 percent).
Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Idaho Vandals ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Idaho, ATS Winner – Idaho, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Eastern Washington ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (29.0) while Idaho ranks 213th in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
The Vandals rank 143rd in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Eagles rank 234th in rebounds allowed per game (39.5).
Eastern Washington averages 12.9 assists per game, which ranks 152nd in the NCAA. Idaho ranks 179th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.4, up from 11.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Vandals have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
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